Buckeye Municipal Airport is the place to be this Fourth of July for an Independence Day celebration that goes beyond the usual sparklers and flags, and you're invited to join the revelry starting at 6 p.m.; the annual event features a performance by Lacey Rashea and the Young Guns, setting the stage for headliner Josh Roy to bring down the house later in the evening.
Ahead of the fireworks show, which is set to begin at 8:30 p.m., attendees can indulge in a selection of local fare with an array of food trucks and beverage vendors on site, and according to information provided by buckeyeaz.gov, bringing along your own snacks and soft drinks is encouraged—just make sure you leave the glass containers at home. While music fills the air, an arts and crafts station will be open for creative types, free giveaways are on offer from the Community Services Department, and everyone is welcome to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, and yard games to join in the community spirit.
Adding a touch of aerial wonder to the patriotic proceedings, the Aerial Extreme Skydiving Team is scheduled to make a twilight jump, parachuting down as the National Anthem plays, heralding the start of the fireworks display. Nevertheless, the event has strict rules against personal fireworks for safety reasons, and while service animals are welcomed, it's best to leave pets out of the mix this time around.
For those planning their Fourth at the airport, Buckeye Municipal Airport is located at 3000 S. Palo Verde Rd; more details on what to expect can be found on the city's event page, so if you're ready for a mix of airborne adventure, live music, and a showcase of community spirit against a backdrop of explosive color that celebrates the nation's history, look no further.
